How to get a real estate license in Cheshire, CT
There is no separate Cheshire real estate license. Agents in Cheshire hold a Connecticut salesperson license from the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Real Estate Commission, the same as everywhere else in the state. Here is what that means locally, with the full steps in the Connecticut guide.
The Connecticut steps at a glance
- Meet the basics
- Take the 60-hour course
- Apply for the exam
- Pass both portions within one year
- Activate with a supervising broker
Full Connecticut guide · Renewal and CE rules
Cheshire by the numbers
- Active licensees
- 161
- Salespersons
- 161
- Supervising brokers they work with
- 67
Source: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection real estate salesperson list via data.ct.gov (public record), as of October 23, 2026. Salespersons only (the state file does not list brokers). Counted by the city and ZIP code on file (county from the ZIP code, using the 8 Census 2020 counties). Active means an active license.
Picking a brokerage in Cheshire
The Connecticut guide explains when you need to work under a broker. Many new agents talk to a few local offices before they decide. These franchise offices list an address in Cheshire.
Offices in Cheshire
1 real estate franchise office lists an address in Cheshire: 1 Coldwell Banker.
- Coldwell Banker Realty 680 S Main St, 06410 (203) 272-1633 · Office site
Source: All The Places (CC-0), from each brand's public office locator, as of October 18, 2026. Not affiliated and not a recommendation; confirm details with the office.
Agents and offices in Cheshire
Questions
Do I need a separate license to sell real estate in Cheshire?
Not for the real estate license itself: the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Real Estate Commission issues it and it covers all of Connecticut. The city may have its own business license rules, so check with the city.
Where do I take the course if I live in Cheshire?
Any school approved by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and the Real Estate Commission works, in a classroom or online where the state allows it. Check the approval before you pay.
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This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so always confirm with the official source.
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